Thursday, September 8, 2016

Fun Finds!

Recently, I had time to stop at some stores that have been on my list to visit. Midwest Retro at 207 Barrington Ave in East Dundee was one of them.

Connie and her husband opened this year. It is a fabulous stop with so many great finds. Not to mention that they are so much fun to be around. You will love this place!

Another fun stop was at Vintage Art and Findings at 229 Barrington Rd in Wauconda. They are open from Wed-Sat. There was a nice selection of vintage and repurposed items.

Austin and I visited Edwards Apple Orchard in Poplar Grove. That is my most favorite place to visit in the fall. I used to take the boys there a few times a week to play and just enjoy the scenery. It was nice to have Austin along even though he is too old to play in the kids area. We had a nice time sampling all of the treats in the barn and having apple cider and apple cider donuts.

My friend Cecilia and I have been setting up our garage sale for Friday and Saturday at her home which is located across the street from the library in Woodstock. We have sooooo much in her garage. My car didn't look that full when I packed it, but once it was out, I couldn't believe how much stuff I had! Even she joked about having room for her stuff. I'm getting there early with more in case any early shoppers arrive. I'm actually excited to be cleaning out.

Next week, (Thursday Sept 15-Sunday Sept 18) is the beginning of the 13th year for Carriage House to be in business. It's my 2nd year anniversary with them. So we are having our fall open house. It's always lots of fun! I will be redoing my space and bringing in new treasures. I'll be so exhausted once all of this physical work is over.

Remember, Mukwonago WI flea market is Sept 10-11, Pecatonica flea market is Sept 17-18 and Elkhorn is Sept 25. These are the last flea markets of the season for these shows.

Hi! I'm Milena

I love all things vintage. The more rusty and chipped the better. I hunt for treasures at flea markets, garage sales, thrift stores, rummage sales and even on the side of the road. I'll share my love of gardening, knitting, sewing and collecting. Come along on my pathtojunkentreasure!

Latest Rummage Sale Finds

Goodwill Opens in Huntley

3 Rummage Sales Treasures

Austin at the Harvard Exhibit

Crochet Apron

Ethan and Austin at the Elkhorn Flea Market

Me at the Elkhorn Flea Market

Felted Purse

Milk Glass/Head Vase

Rummage Sale Finds

Milk Glass from Goodwill

New Kitchen Chair

Rhine St. General Elkhart Lake WI

Farmers Market in Elkhart Lake WI

Yarn table

Nutcracker display

Doll house display

Interiors Anew

The dresser

Garden Chairs

I'm always on the lookout for items for my garden. I especially love the old iron chairs. I have purchased a few (I actually got one for $2 at a rummage sale) and I have found a few thrown out on the curb in someone's garbage. All I do is scrub off the peeling paint with steel wool, wash them well with soap and water and then spray paint them. The only chair I have left the way I found it is the chair in my billboard. I just love how the peeling paint and patina look.

Blue garden chairs

Green garden chairs

Other blue garden chairs

My Space at Carriage House Antiques

21 E. Crystal Lake Ave Crystal Lake IL

My collections

I really love collecting hammered aluminum pieces. At one time I had over 300 pieces. Since display space is limited, I have managed to keep only the pieces that I truly love. Here is a picture of some of those pieces.